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Get the latest hip-hop and rap music news as it happens! Browse recently published articles covering artist updates, album drops, collaborations and trending stories on HotNewHipHop. Music Action Bronson's fingers were a-workin'.
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Mitch Findlay September 19, 2018 Music R. Kelly's plans to prepare his reply brief as he fights for a new trial were thwarted after being thrown into solitary confinement.
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Zachary Horvath February 13, 2026 Music J. Cole pays tribute to his hometown of Fayetteville consistently on "The Fall-Off," so to see him in the flesh there is even more special.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026 Music Joe Budden said he didn't appreciate the secrecy.
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Tallie Spencer February 06, 2026 Music It was reported in October 2025 that Diddy was trying to speed up the appeal process. He succeeded and now he's going to be in court soon.
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Zachary Horvath February 05, 2026 Reviews With his four-track "Birthday Blizzard ’26," J. Cole brings back a format rap has been missing, and losing the top spot has only fueled his fire.
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Aron A. February 03, 2026 Politics Kehlani took home Grammys for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song thanks to their hit "Folded," and they took the chance to condemn ICE.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026 Music Pusha T recently walked the red carpet at Billboard Power 100 in Los Angeles, where he made his thoughts on ICE known.
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Caroline Fisher January 29, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj hasn't let her foot off the gas when it comes to her attacks against SZA either, and we're sure the saga isn't over.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2025 Music Drake's legal team alleges that Kojo Menne Asamoah helped artificially inflate the success of Kendrick Lamar's hit, "Not Like Us."
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Caroline Fisher July 15, 2025 Music Dallas rapper Zeethewizard was tragically killed earlier this month and more and more developments in the investigation are coming to light.
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Zachary Horvath January 23, 2026 Music Prosecutors claim that Yella Beezy hired hitman Kewon White to kill Mo3 in Dallas back in 2020, and they are facing separate trials.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026
Music Action Bronson Randomly Hits Reddit To Drop A "Freestyle" Action Bronson's fingers were a-workin'.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music R. Kelly Sent To Solitary Confinement Amid Fight For New Trial R. Kelly's plans to prepare his reply brief as he fights for a new trial were thwarted after being thrown into solitary confinement.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole Surprises Fans At Fayetteville Listening Event For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole pays tribute to his hometown of Fayetteville consistently on "The Fall-Off," so to see him in the flesh there is even more special.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden Addresses Melyssa Ford Ozempic Speculation Joe Budden said he didn't appreciate the secrecy.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Diddy's Appeal Date Has Officially Been Set It was reported in October 2025 that Diddy was trying to speed up the appeal process. He succeeded and now he's going to be in court soon.
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Zachary Horvath 
Reviews J. Cole’s "Birthday Blizzard ’26" Proves Skill Outlasts Status With his four-track "Birthday Blizzard ’26," J. Cole brings back a format rap has been missing, and losing the top spot has only fueled his fire.
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Aron A. 
Politics Kehlani Proclaims "F**k ICE" During Grammys 2026 Acceptance Speech Kehlani took home Grammys for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song thanks to their hit "Folded," and they took the chance to condemn ICE.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Pusha T Says “F*ck ICE” Pusha T recently walked the red carpet at Billboard Power 100 in Los Angeles, where he made his thoughts on ICE known.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Nicki Minaj Deals A Low Blow To TDE's Punch Amid Fiery Callouts Nicki Minaj hasn't let her foot off the gas when it comes to her attacks against SZA either, and we're sure the saga isn't over.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Allegedly Hired Two Private Investigators To Subpoena Kojo Menne Asamoah In UMG Lawsuit Drake's legal team alleges that Kojo Menne Asamoah helped artificially inflate the success of Kendrick Lamar's hit, "Not Like Us."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Zeethewizard's Friend Responsible For His Death In New Year's Shootout Dallas rapper Zeethewizard was tragically killed earlier this month and more and more developments in the investigation are coming to light.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Mo3's Alleged Killer Gets Trial Delayed While Yella Beezy's Case Sees Problems Prosecutors claim that Yella Beezy hired hitman Kewon White to kill Mo3 in Dallas back in 2020, and they are facing separate trials.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares